Laptop on a Music Stand?

Matthew Murray · 29th May 2006

Hey all..

Since I'm half engineer, half member of the band that is primarily using my project studio, I'm planning to use my Apple powerbook to remotely control my G5 in the control room. I was thinking of somehow rigging it up to a music stand of some kind. Does anyone know if there's a mount like this? Or a laptop stand that's sturdy enough to just lift and place wherever?

pounce · 29th May 2006

i've repurposed some xbrace keyboard stands for things like this. i think i'd be more comfortable with an xbrace stand as a music stand can tip too easily for my tastes. in cases like this, i've used some case lids on top of the xbrace keyboard stands to make little tables wherever needed, but it's because i had extra xbrace stands and appropriate case lids to make the kind of stands/tables i needed for temporary situations.

PlugHead · 29th May 2006

FWIW,

I've seen folks do their laptops with velcro on both laptop and stand - I personally wouldn't do it unless the laptop was dedicated to that spot/function.

If it were my choice, I'd consider putting some telescopic, moveable arms mounted to one or both sides of a music stand - they could swing over the sides onto the palmrest to help secure it tightly.

Not foolproof, but helpful to keep it from being bumped off either side, and still keeps it functional...

Other thoughts?

regards,

GPl · 29th May 2006

How about one of those cheaper open rack stands with a rack tray added(the trays they use for servers/switches). I have one and its very light weight yet stable as hell. Wish I owned a digital camera, I would take a pic.

ttauri · 29th May 2006

There was a thread a lil while back with some options:

http://gearslutz.com/board/showthread.php?t=66756

Peece,
T. Tauri

ImJohn · 29th May 2006

How about a percussion trap table?
http://www.steveweissmusic.com/catal...ducts_id/26998

Those are about $89 but maybe too bulky for what you want.

OK, here it is, only $30 and attaches to most drum/cymbal stands so I assume it might attach to a music stand too (assuming you mean the 'good' heavy duty concert stands, not the wimpy wire ones)
http://www.steveweissmusic.com/catal...ducts_id/26932

Best of luck!

woofhead · 29th May 2006

Hi,

I found a chair at I kea for $10 that was perfect for this-about barstool height with a square wooden seat and a back that angles back about 45 degrees.Super solid and looks good.

Mike

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Matthew Murray Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,661 Thread Starter	Laptop on a Music Stand? Hey all.. Since I'm half engineer, half member of the band that is primarily using my project studio, I'm planning to use my Apple powerbook to remotely control my G5 in the control room. I was thinking of somehow rigging it up to a music stand of some kind. Does anyone know if there's a mount like this? Or a laptop stand that's sturdy enough to just lift and place wherever? __________________ -Matthew

29th May 2006	#2
pounce Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2002 Location: columbus, ohio Posts: 943	i've repurposed some xbrace keyboard stands for things like this. i think i'd be more comfortable with an xbrace stand as a music stand can tip too easily for my tastes. in cases like this, i've used some case lids on top of the xbrace keyboard stands to make little tables wherever needed, but it's because i had extra xbrace stands and appropriate case lids to make the kind of stands/tables i needed for temporary situations. __________________ cheers paul paper street audio company www.paperstreetaudio.com

29th May 2006	#3
PlugHead Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2003 Location: steeltown Posts: 3,420	FWIW, I've seen folks do their laptops with velcro on both laptop and stand - I personally wouldn't do it unless the laptop was dedicated to that spot/function. If it were my choice, I'd consider putting some telescopic, moveable arms mounted to one or both sides of a music stand - they could swing over the sides onto the palmrest to help secure it tightly. Not foolproof, but helpful to keep it from being bumped off either side, and still keeps it functional... Other thoughts? regards, __________________ Jay PlugHead Productions http://www.plugheadproductions.com

29th May 2006	#4
GPl Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,512	How about one of those cheaper open rack stands with a rack tray added(the trays they use for servers/switches). I have one and its very light weight yet stable as hell. Wish I owned a digital camera, I would take a pic. __________________ Michael Scott --------------------------------------------- "Two degrees in bebop, a PHD in swing, he's the master of rhythm, he's a rock and roll king" -Lowell George- "In my reality it is important that people who use these tools go into them with both eyes wide fvcking open and evaluate them in the context of their work rather than from the perspective of trying to "keep up with the herd" mentality. Peace." -Fletcher-

29th May 2006	#6
ImJohn Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2005 Location: WA USA Posts: 1,442	How about a percussion trap table? http://www.steveweissmusic.com/catal...ducts_id/26998 Those are about $89 but maybe too bulky for what you want. OK, here it is, only $30 and attaches to most drum/cymbal stands so I assume it might attach to a music stand too (assuming you mean the 'good' heavy duty concert stands, not the wimpy wire ones) http://www.steveweissmusic.com/catal...ducts_id/26932 Best of luck! __________________ John L Rice http://www.youtube.com/JohnLRice

29th May 2006	#5
ttauri Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Knife, Fork, Bottle, Cork Posts: 761	There was a thread a lil while back with some options: http://gearslutz.com/board/showthread.php?t=66756 Peece, T. Tauri

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woofhead Gear Head Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 71 1 Review written	Hi, I found a chair at I kea for $10 that was perfect for this-about barstool height with a square wooden seat and a back that angles back about 45 degrees.Super solid and looks good. Mike

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